It’s been another busy year during the current Colorado Legislative Session! Area lawmakers will gather to discuss what really happened during the session and what to expect as we move forward at the Annual Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon May 15th. Join us as we recap the wins, the losses, and the continuing efforts to keep a…
The Grand Valley’s growing unhoused population is something we must tackle as a community. As we work with our partners and stakeholders towards meaningful solutions, we ask that our local business community take a moment to share their perspectives on the impact the unhoused population has on their current business operations. To truly address this…
As we celebrated the past year of our business community’s strength and the efforts our organization has done to protect it, it’s quite an amazing story that summarizes the work we do at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. As we know, business is very much like a good storybook. The pages of success…
Each year, the legislative session sets the tone for business across the beautiful state of Colorado. It is vital that we look at the ballot measures proposed during these fast-paced 120 days and identify bills that directly impact our local business community. These individual issues contribute to the “big picture” of our economic health and…
Each fall, the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee carefully reviews and revises legislative guidelines that are then recommended to the Chamber Board in December for formal action. Once approved by the board, the Governmental Affairs Committee can take action on proposed bills if they fall within those guidelines. Guidelines cover topics including economic development, education, employment/workforce,…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce (GJACC) has played an integral role in supporting our members, building and continuing strong partnerships, and promoting a healthy economy in 2022. Here is a list of accomplishments we have had throughout the year. To view the PDF version, click here.
A message from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Elections play a critical function in any healthy economy. Those chosen to represent us have a great impact on the ability of businesses in Mesa County to THRIVE, not just survive. That is why it is important that pro-business candidates are identified to ensure we…
Manufacturing, the often-invisible pillar of our community, celebrates National Manufacturing Day on October 7th. The celebration, started by the Manufacturers Institute, helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers, and community leaders. As manufacturers seek to…
You’ve seen the signs in the yards and the political commercials interrupting your Broncos games on Sunday – it’s Election Season! In these election years, we citizens have choices, often difficult ones, that impact our daily lives. Our choices at the ballot box impact issues that may affect the health of our community. As Chamber…
Our business community has persevered over the past few years in the face of the pandemic. As we move out of those uncertain times and refocus on the future of our Valley, many topics continue to keep our business owners and stakeholders up at night. From workforce challenges, child care shortages, and affordable housing questions,…